Jayden Nelson dies in fatal Ohio Township, Ohio hit-and-run crash
Fatal Ohio Township, Ohio hit-and-run crash death of Jayden Nelson – Obituary
Authorities say a 19-year-old pedestrian, Jayden Nelson, lost his life in a hit-and-run incident early Sunday morning in Ohio Township, located in Clermont County.
According to the Batavia Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred around 4 a.m. on Bethel-New Richmond Road, just east of U.S. 52. Troopers responded after reports of an unresponsive individual lying in the roadway.
When first responders arrived, Nelson was found at the scene and was pronounced dead.
Preliminary findings suggest that Nelson had been struck by a vehicle that left the area before authorities arrived. The driver and vehicle involved have not yet been identified.
The Batavia Post continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and is asking anyone who may have seen what happened or who has relevant information to contact them at 513-732-1510.